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Hegseth previews Pentagon staffing cuts, targets probationary employees
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said the Pentagon is preparing for a hiring freeze and an “aggressive” effort to fire civilian employees as the Trump administration’s axe to the federal workforce ...The Hill - 4d -
Pete Hegseth Fires Adm. Lisa Franchetti, Navy’s Top Officer
Adm. Lisa Franchetti spent roughly half of her 40-year career at sea, commanding a destroyer, two carrier strike groups and the U.S. Sixth Fleet.The New York Times - 3d -
Hegseth Fires Military’s Top JAG Lawyers in Pursuit of ‘Warrior Ethos’
The defense secretary has repeatedly derided the military lawyers for war crime prosecutions and battlefield rules of engagement.The New York Times - 2d -
Hegseth responds to blowback over Friday night Pentagon purge
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth on Sunday defended the purge of top-level military officials amid blowback to the Friday night firings. The firing of Joint Chiefs of Staff Chair Gen. CQ Brown Jr., ...The Hill - 2d -
Democrats see GOP’s Tillis as vulnerable after Hegseth, Gabbard votes
Sen. Thom Tillis (R-N.C.) is emerging as one of the Democrats’ top targets in the battle for the Senate after voting for all of President Trump's most controversial nominees. Democrats view Tillis ...The Hill - 13h -
5 pivotal questions (and predictions) for key NFC teams
Fantasy football analyst Matt Harmon puts the spotlight on five NFC teams facing big questions this offseason.Yahoo Sports - 6d -
5 pivotal questions (and predictions) for key AFC teams
Fantasy football analyst Matt Harmon puts the spotlight on five AFC teams facing big questions this offseason.Yahoo Sports - 4d -
The 10 biggest questions entering the NFL scouting combine
From what Tennessee will do with the No. 1 pick to the Cam Ward vs. Shedeur Sanders QB debate, and the Travis Hunter dominoes, here's what we'll be watching.Yahoo Sports - 1d -
Judge Questions Constitutionality of Musk’s DOGE Operation
The judge expressed concern over the unresolved issues about who is in charge of Elon Musk’s so-called Department of Government Efficiency, if it is not Mr. Musk, as the White House has claimed.The New York Times - 1d -
Questioning the risks and benefits of vaccines isn’t spreading misinformation
I could discuss risks and benefits in a more sophisticated way if I better understood a patient's risk versus their protection against a given virus or bacteria.The Hill - 7h -
FDA’s Food Safety Chief Resigns
The chief said the loss of critical employees overseeing the nation’s food supply made his work impossible. Robert F. Kennedy Jr., the nation’s new health secretary, has pledged to gut the division.The New York Times - Feb. 18 -
NHS chief Amanda Pritchard resigns
Departure comes as government seeks to tighten control over health serviceFinancial Times - 11h -
Changes coming to FBI under Kash Patel's leadership
Kash Patel was sworn in as the controversial new FBI director under President Trump. Scott MacFarlane breaks down the changes coming for the department.CBS News - 3d -
Man arrested trying to smuggle cocaine under toupee
Suspect tried to smuggle more than €10,000 of cocaine from Cartagena to Amsterdam, Colombian authorities said.BBC News - 21h -
Bitcoin drops under $90,000, hitting November lows
Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies were under fresh pressure on Tuesday,MarketWatch - 13h -
Prosecutor moves to dismiss unrelated charge against Jan. 6 defendant Daniel Ball
A newly appointed top U.S. prosecutor recommended dismissal of the remaining federal criminal count against Daniel Ball, who was pardoned last month for his role in the Jan. 6 riot.CBS News - 4d -
NYC Mayor Eric Adams' corruption trial indefinitely delayed, but judge won't dismiss charges yet
A federal judge indefinitely adjourned New York City Mayor Eric Adams' criminal trial on Friday, but did not yet dismiss the federal corruption charges.NBC News - 4d -
Former Illinois, St. John's G Andre Curbelo dismissed from Southern Miss team amid 10-19 campaign
Dazzling dimes and on-court outbursts marred the career of the former 2021 Sixth Man of the Year.CBS Sports - 2d -
Robinhood app says SEC dismissed crypto investigation in sign of easier industry regulation
The Securities and Exchange Commission is dropping its investigation into Robinhood’s crypto arm, the company revealed Monday.NBC News - 1d -
Robinhood says SEC dismissed crypto unit investigation in latest sign of easier regulation for industry
The Securities and Exchange Commission is dropping its investigation into Robinhood's crypto arm, the company said Monday.CNBC - 1d -
Two business leaders in Turkey are questioned after they criticize the government
Prosecutors have questioned two Turkish business leaders after they delivered a scathing criticism of President Recep Tayyip Erdogan’s governmentABC News - 6d -
Senate G.O.P. Passes Budget Resolution, and Punts on Tough Questions
Approval of the Republican budget plan left major questions about tax cuts and spending reduction for another day.The New York Times - 4d -
Scotland’s Gregor Townsend questions England’s crucial penalty decision
‘I just don’t know how that’s a penalty,’ says head coach Steve Borthwick: ‘They found a way to win the game’ Scotland’s coaches and players believe two key officiating decisions potentially ...The Guardian - 3d -
Inside Canada's epic win: Grades, takeaways, early questions for 2026 Olympics
The championship game required overtime, with the winning goal by Connor McDavid.ESPN - 1d -
Warren questions Commerce secretary on Musk access to data on competitors
Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) on Monday questioned Secretary of Commerce Howard Lutnick over the access tech billionaire Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) has to his ...The Hill - 1d -
10 NBA questions keeping me up at night | Kevin O'Connor Show
Are you tossing and turning at night thinking about all the unanswered questions going on in the NBA right now with just 6 weeks left in the regular season? Kevin O'Connor is dealing with some BAD ...Yahoo Sports - 17h -
Los Angeles mayor removes fire department chief
Mayor Karen Bass has removed Los Angeles Fire Department chief Kristin Crowley after weeks of a public rift. Bass has criticized Crowley for a lack of preparation and mishandling the city's ...CBS News - 3d -
FBI Director Kash Patel to be named ATF chief
President Donald Trump's FBI director, Kash Patel, is expected to become head of the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives, according to a White House official and two other sources ...NBC News - 2d -
G7 nations still discussing joint statement on third anniversary of Ukraine war – as it happened
This blog has now closed. In the meantime you can read our full report on French President Emmanuel Macron’s talks with Donald Trump here and all our coverage of the war in Ukraine here .. The ...The Guardian - 23h -
Tusk says European leaders heading to London to discuss joint plans on defence – Europe live
Polish prime minister says EU leaders will meet on Sunday and calls for greater defence mobilisation across Europe. The London summit is understood to be still in planning and would serve as a ...The Guardian - 12h -
Elon Musk’s DOGE Is Being Sued Under the Privacy Act: What to Know
At least eight ongoing lawsuits related to the so-called Department of Government Efficiency’s alleged access to sensitive data hinge on the Watergate-inspired Privacy Act of 1974. But it’s not ...Wired - Feb. 18 -
Nominee for Deputy Transportation Secretary Comes Under Fire for Handling of Boeing
In his previous stint in the Transportation Department, Steven Bradbury was accused of interfering with a Senate investigation into the crash of two Max jets that killed 346 people combined.The New York Times - 5d -
Polar bears increasingly under threat as glaciers melt faster than ever
A new global assessment shows that the world's glaciers are melting faster in the last 10 years compared to the previous decade. Polar bears, which depend on the frozen sheets, are increasingly ...CBS News - 4d -
5 Key Ways Bad Leaders Expose Themselves When Under Pressure
Watch for these warning signs of bad leadership under pressure.Inc. - 4d -
FirstFT: Ceasefire under threat after Hamas accused of violation
Also in today’s newsletter, Japanese to court Tesla for Nissan investment, and Eric Adams’ Faustian pact with TrumpFinancial Times - 4d -
Florida Rep. Cory Mills Under Investigation in Alleged Assault
In a statement, the office of Representative Cory Mills denied any wrongdoing on his behalf.The New York Times - 4d -
MSNBC cancels Joy Reid show as part of overhaul under new administration
MSNBC is canceling Joy Reid’s evening news show as part of the network’s overhaul under the new presidential administration. Reid’s final show is planned for sometime this week, a source familiar ...The Hill - 2d -
WATCH: Suspect caught smuggling cocaine under toupee, police say
Police in Colombia say they busted a drug smuggling suspect who was attempting to board a flight to Amsterdam with more than 200 grams of cocaine hidden under his toupee.ABC News - 23h -
Forgotten by the west, Syria’s IS prisons are under threat as militant group mobilises
Kurdish officials warn that Islamic State threat is greater than ever in the vacuum left from Syrian regime’s collapse. With each gust of wind came a wave of body odour, the stench of two-dozen men ...The Guardian - 19h